This seems pretty damn cool:
Oh, hallelujah and praise be to the F.C.C. On July 1, a new F.C.C
ruling went into effect. It says that, as this Times article puts it,
“cable companies now have to supply set-top boxes that come with a
removable CableCard.”
Haven’t heard of the CableCard? No wonder. The cable companies are, in
general, doing [...]
This newsletter is one of my “Must Read” newsletters. It offers free programs, news, info, all the stuff you need to keep you up-to-date with your computer. For instance:
3.4 Serious Flaw in Yahoo Messenger
A critical buffer overflow flaw was discovered in the popular Yahoo Messenger instant messaging product. The flaw could allow a hostile website to take full control of a vulnerable PC. The flaw affects all versions of Messenger from 5.5.0 through to 8.0.0. All users should upgrade immediately to version 8.1.0.401 available from here [1].
[1] http://messenger.yahoo.com/
Or this:
1.3 Free Web Based Applications
In recent issues I’ve mentioned how web based application may one day replace some of the programs currently running on your PC. Here’s a list of just some of the products and services available.
http://tinyurl.com/2dztm8 (cogniview.com)
I even subscribe to the premium edition, but there’s a free version that’s just as good, it just doesn’t give you ALL the goodies. For $10/year, it’s worth it.
Looks too European, makes my gaydar go off. I just want that technology in my big honkin’ American fat-ass-mobile. No, fuck that… I demand it.
I signed up to be notified when they’re available. You know there’s no way I can squeeze my fat ass into one of these things, BUT I’m all for the concept and want to see it flourish.
You’ve gotta put some time aside to check this out. IdeaChannel.tv is offering the 1980 Series, and the 1990 followup, of “Free To Choose.” Watch the 1980 Series first, then watch the 1990 Series. Simply put, Milton Friedman shows you the way to economic prosperity on a national and global scale.
Fifteen episodes, each is about an hour long, but every minute is well worth the time. The DVD is available, too, but it’s expensive (*cough TORRENT cough*). If you’ve ever wondered why our system is the way it is today, and why it’s so inefficient, then watching Uncle Milty will help you understand.
Go watch “Free To Choose” right now!
I… I… uh… look, my brainwashed head demands I post this for others to follow. Countless hours in front of the tube during the 80s preclude any disagreement from my rational side. Just… go… watch commercials… buy… buy… buy….
